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Compare train and bus for Cannes to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Geneva:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Geneva costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $241 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€80). The journey takes 7h 41m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cannes to Geneva
How to get from Cannes to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5866 · 38177:35 AM10h20Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routière$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5866 · 38177:35 AM10h20Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routière$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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U213969:22 AM4h53Cannes station2:15 PMGeneva International Airport$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6188 · 12566+
965148:29 AM8h12Cannes station4:41 PMGeneva station$1431One-way2 transfers - 6188 · 12566+965188:29 AM10h11Cannes station6:40 PMGeneva station$1431One-way2 transfers
- 6188 · 12566+965208:29 AM11h11Cannes station7:40 PMGeneva station$1431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM13h05Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM12h55Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)12:25 PMGenève, Aéroport$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM13h10Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)7:40 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$661One-way1 transfer
- 881127+U2140010:55 AM8h05Cannes station7:00 PMGeneva International Airport$761One-way1 transfer
- 86027+U2140010:40 AM8h20Cannes station7:00 PMGeneva International Airport$761One-way1 transfer
- 881215+U2140010:21 AM8h39Cannes station7:00 PMGeneva International Airport$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Geneva:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Geneva costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ZOU!, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Geneva by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
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